Mike [KG7JRT] -- Closer to Home (April 29, 2016) -- UPDATE

Latest Update (18:43)

    After 10 days Sea to Austin.
    Then Charlotte to Wilkes Barre to see the folks onto Boston to see the kids.
    NH to go to HRO, Makerfest in Portland, hamfest in Portland,
    Then back to Wilkes Barre to do some work at the parents and on to Kansas City with out a hitch.
    7 hour delay in Kansas City.
    So you can give a quick check in for me! Ill try to listen in.
        Check out reader board first line.

Earlier on April 29, 2016
Hi,
    I was in the reactor before it started up -- was at PSU ant the time and we stood in the vessel.
   This trip was Austin Charlotte Scranton Boston Salem Portland Scranton Kansas City
   Went to a Hamfest in South Portland ME and a Makerfair in Portland ME.
   2 hours at the Hamfest gave a month worth of crazy stories.
   Hamfest of old Maniacs was a trip!
   Crazy goings in Minneapolis at the estate of the artist formally known as alive.
MK

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/29/201621:33PT

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Mike [KG7JRT]'s Recent Photos of Susquehanna Steam Electric & Wilkes-Barre, PA

Susquehanna Steam Electric and the WB!

Susquehanna Steam Electric
The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,
 a nuclear power station, is on the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County,
northeastern Pennsylvania. It is just south of Shickshinny, in Salem Township.

Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Founded in 1770, this former coal town along the scenic Susquehanna River is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting and hiking an extensive system of hiking/biking trails. Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination. Enjoy gaming at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, take in a minor-league Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game and watch the Railriders baseball team at PNC Field.

Thanks, Mike!

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/28/2016 2100PT

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Total Solar Eclipse (08-21-2017) Maps

Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 Aug 21
Red Line = Center (Max) Path of Totality

Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 Aug 21

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/10/2016 09:00AM

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Kevin [KG7KNS]'s Titanic Connection (April 15, 2016)

From Kevin [KG7KNS]:

A metallurgical cut 3 inches thick with rivets from the SS Nomadic --
-- the tender (supply vessel) to RMS TITANIC and RMS OLYMPIC.

SS Nomadic is a steamship of the White Star Line,

 launched on 25 April 1911 in Belfast. 

She was built as a tender to RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, 

and is the only surviving White Star Line vessel afloat today.

Nomadic was commissioned by the White Star Line in 1910, to tender 

for their new ocean liners  RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, 

which were too large to dock in Cherbourg harbour. 

She and her running mate SS Traffic ferried passengers, their baggage,

mail and ship's supplies to and from large ocean liners moored off-shore.

The keel of Nomadic was laid down in the Harland and Wolff shipyards,

Belfast in 1910 (yard number 422). 

She was built on slipway No. 1 alongside RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, 

which were constructed on slipways 2 and 3 respectively. 

She was launched on 25 April 1911 

and delivered to the White Star Line on the 27 May, following sea trials.

(from SS Nomadic)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/15/2016 21:00 PT

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BBC Ulster: Titanic Letters (2012) -- 42 Audio Letters from 104 years ago (April 15, 2016)

BBC Ulster Podcast

Titanic Letters (2012)

42 Episodes (mp3)
(from LW [K7LWA])

(Titanic Wireless Room)

(Radio-Telegram from Titanic (M.G.Y.) requesting assistance)

To commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic,
Ciaran Hinds introduces a series of letters
written 100 years ago to the day by people on-board, 
each read by a different famous person
[LINK]

JOM Article on The Titanic  Did a Metallurgical Failure Cause a Night to Remember

Cameron and the Banana Theory - Titanic 100 Years Video - Nat Geo (Video)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/15/2016 12:00PM PT

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Richard [K7ITX] Recently at the El Centro Navy Station (April 20, 2016)

Thanks, Richard, for the great photos!

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California Blue Angels at El Centro Station Airshow 03-12-2016
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Getting ready for the...

Boeing Seafair Air Show 2016
Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7, 2016
Genesee Park/Lake Washington
FRI/SAT 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., SUN 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

One of the most impressive air shows in the country, the Boeing Seafair Air Show returns in 2016 with more exciting acts and daring aerial maneuvers than ever before!
The Boeing Seafair Air Show Features:

-the U.S. Navy Blue Angels

-Flying Heritage Collection 

AND MORE! 

Blue Angels (Air Show Frequencies -- as of 2015)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/20/2016 20:00 PT

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NOAA -- Western Washington Snow on this Day (April 18, 2016)

Do you remember snow on this day (April 18, 2016)?

[Source: Weather Story (2016-04-18)]

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Shelley [KF7TBA]'s and LW [K7LWA]'s Wisteria 
on April 18, 2016 (Seatac, WA)

Can you spot Shelley [KF7TBA]'s 3-element yagi?

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/18/2016 15:00PT

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Free TECH + GEN Ham License Training (BALLARD) -- April 16+23, 2016

April 16+23, 2016 (Saturdays)
Free Ham License Training:
Technician and General Classes

(9:00AM-5:00PM Saturdays)

Philadelphia Church
(Ballard)
PC Center
2363 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117
(free off street parking)

Followed by FCC VE Exams (April 23):
Technician, General, and Extra License
(3:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
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We can accommodate 50 students
on a first come first served basis.
Register early.
(Detailed Info here [PDF])

VE Walk-Ins Welcome
$15 VE fee | Photo ID | FRN/License (Upgrade)
For more information and
training materials,
and to register
Please Contact:

Daniel Stevens KL7WM

Training Coordinator

206 228 9274

KL7WM@aol.com

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03/21/2016 12:00 PM

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Ron [NR7O] and Audrey Visit Skagit Tulips (March 26, 2016)

Thanks for sharing...
from Ron [NR7O] and Audrey

(aka HELMET J-POLE BOY)

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 03/29/2016 0600 AM

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ISS Passes during April 03 - 13 2016 Schedule (April 3, 2016)

CURRENT
ISS (click on ALL)
IRIDIUM FLARES (>=Mag 1)

ISS - All Passes Heavens-Above Home | Info. | Orbit | Close encounters ISS Passes during April 03 - 13  2016 Orbit: 402 x 406 km, 51.6° (Epoch: 03 April) Passes to include: visible only all Click on the date to see the ground track during the pass. Date Start Highest point End Pass type Time Alt. Az. Time Alt. Az. Time Alt. Az. 03 Apr 00:51:43 10° WNW 00:54:59 76° NNE 00:58:16 10° ESE night (unlit) 03 Apr 02:28:34 10° W 02:31:12 22° SW 02:33:49 10° SSE night (unlit) 03 Apr 19:10:27 10° S 19:12:50 19° SE 19:15:13 10° E daylight 03 Apr 20:45:41 10° WSW 20:48:57 86° NNW 20:52:15 10° ENE visible 03 Apr 22:22:34 10° WNW 22:25:41 39° N 22:28:48 10° ENE visible 03 Apr 23:59:17 10° WNW 00:02:31 55° NNE 00:05:45 10° E visible 04 Apr 01:35:52 10° WNW 01:38:56 37° SW 01:41:58 10° SE night (unlit) 04 Apr 18:19:39 10° SSE 18:20:38 11° SE 18:21:39 10° ESE daylight 04 Apr 19:53:19 10° SW 19:56:33 61° SSE 19:59:48 10° ENE daylight 04 Apr 21:29:58 10° W 21:33:08 44° N 21:36:18 10° ENE visible 04 Apr 23:06:50 10° WNW 23:09:59 44° N 23:13:09 10° E visible 05 Apr 00:43:19 10° WNW 00:46:34 61° SSW 00:49:49 10° SE night (unlit) 05 Apr 02:21:30 10° WSW 02:22:29 11° SW 02:23:27 10° SSW night (unlit) 05 Apr 19:01:09 10° SW 19:04:12 37° SE 19:07:15 10° ENE daylight 05 Apr 20:37:23 10° W 20:40:36 54° NNW 20:43:49 10° ENE visible 05 Apr 22:14:19 10° WNW 22:17:26 39° N 22:20:33 10° ENE visible 05 Apr 23:50:52 10° WNW 23:54:09 86° NNE 23:57:26 10° ESE visible 06 Apr 01:27:53 10° W 01:30:17 19° SW 01:32:39 10° S night (unlit) 06 Apr 18:09:16 10° SSW 18:11:54 22° SE 18:14:32 10° E daylight 06 Apr 19:44:50 10° WSW 19:48:06 76° NNW 19:51:22 10° ENE daylight 06 Apr 21:21:45 10° WNW 21:24:51 38° N 21:27:57 10° ENE visible 06 Apr 22:58:24 10° WNW 23:01:40 60° NNE 23:04:54 10° E visible 07 Apr 00:35:04 10° W 00:38:00 31° SW 00:40:56 10° SSE night (unlit) 07 Apr 17:18:00 10° SSE 17:19:40 13° SE 17:21:19 10° ESE daylight 07 Apr 18:52:23 10° WSW 18:55:38 72° SSE 18:58:54 10° ENE daylight 07 Apr 20:29:08 10° W 20:32:16 42° N 20:35:25 10° ENE visible 07 Apr 22:05:56 10° WNW 22:09:07 47° NNE 22:12:18 10° E visible 07 Apr 23:42:27 10° WNW 23:45:39 51° SSW 23:48:49 10° SE visible 08 Apr 18:00:07 10° SW 18:03:14 44° SSE 18:06:22 10° ENE daylight 08 Apr 19:36:30 10° W 19:39:41 50° NNW 19:42:54 10° ENE daylight 08 Apr 21:13:25 10° WNW 21:16:32 40° N 21:19:40 10° ENE visible 08 Apr 22:49:56 10° WNW 22:53:13 83° SSW 22:56:29 10° ESE visible 09 Apr 00:27:11 10° W 00:29:16 16° SW 00:31:20 10° S night (unlit) 09 Apr 17:08:05 10° SSW 17:10:53 26° SE 17:13:41 10° E daylight 09 Apr 18:43:54 10° WSW 18:47:09 67° NNW 18:50:25 10° ENE daylight 09 Apr 20:20:50 10° WNW 20:23:56 38° N 20:27:02 10° ENE visible 09 Apr 21:57:27 10° WNW 22:00:43 67° NNE 22:03:58 10° ESE visible 09 Apr 23:34:11 10° W 23:36:59 26° SW 23:39:46 10° SSE visible 10 Apr 16:16:31 10° S 16:18:35 16° SE 16:20:41 10° E daylight 10 Apr 17:51:23 10° WSW 17:54:39 83° SSE 17:57:55 10° ENE daylight 10 Apr 19:28:12 10° WNW 19:31:19 40° N 19:34:26 10° ENE daylight 10 Apr 21:04:57 10° WNW 21:08:10 50° NNE 21:11:22 10° E visible 10 Apr 22:41:29 10° WNW 22:44:37 43° SSW 22:47:45 10° SE visible 11 Apr 16:59:00 10° SW 17:02:11 52° SSE 17:05:23 10° ENE daylight 11 Apr 18:35:32 10° W 18:38:42 46° NNW 18:41:53 10° ENE daylight 11 Apr 20:12:25 10° WNW 20:15:34 42° N 20:18:42 10° E daylight 11 Apr 21:48:55 10° WNW 21:52:11 72° SSW 21:55:26 10° ESE visible 11 Apr 23:26:30 10° WSW 23:28:10 13° SW 23:29:49 10° SSW visible 12 Apr 16:06:51 10° SSW 16:09:47 31° SE 16:12:44 10° E daylight 12 Apr 17:42:53 10° W 17:46:07 60° NNW 17:49:22 10° ENE daylight 12 Apr 19:19:49 10° WNW 19:22:56 38° N 19:26:02 10° ENE daylight 12 Apr 20:56:24 10° WNW 20:59:41 76° NNE 21:02:57 10° ESE visible 12 Apr 22:33:15 10° W 22:35:52 22° SW 22:38:29 10° SSE visible

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/03/2016 18:00 PM

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